Children's Writing

Aaron Shepard's Kidwriter Page
Resources for children's writers.
http://www.aaronshep.com/kidwriter/

Bethany Roberts' Writing for Children Workshop
Inspirational and instructional writing tips, articles, FAQs, quotes, resources, recommended books, and a directory of children's book authors and illustrators.
http://www.bethanyroberts.com/ForWriters.htm

Blue Phantom Writer
Free online critique groups for children's writers. The Blue Review Newsletter, with contests.
http://www.bluephantomwriters.com

Children's Book Writing, Illustrating, and Publishing
Whether a first author or established author this ring will gather us altogether to share our ideas and struggles online.
http://www.webring.com/hub?ring=childrensbookwri

Colossal Directory of Children's Publishers' Submission Guidelines
Focus on manuscript submissions with direct links to hundreds of children's publishers' submission guidelines, how-to information about writing for children, and how authors can get their books published.
http://www.signaleader.com/

Hedgehopping Newsletter
A beginner's guide to writing for children. Articles and archives from the newsletter. No longer being published.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hedgehopping/

The Horn Book, Inc
Reviews of children's books, articles and interviews of authors and illustrators.
http://www.hbook.com/

The Institute of Children's Literature
Children's writing course available.
http://www.institutechildrenslit.com/

Jan Fields
Learn the Nuts and Bolts of children's writing. Informational columns, checklists, quizzes, and book exceprts.
http://www.janfields.com

KidMagWriters.com
A resource for children's magazine writers with editor interviews, illustrator interviews, articles by professional children's writers and an online market directory.
http://www.kidmagwriters.com

Kiwi Write4Kidz
An organization for adults who like to tell tales to children.
http://www.kiwiwrite4kidz.co.nz

Margot Finke
Monthly column on writing for children, musings and critique service.
http://mysite.verizon.net/mfinke/index.html

Once Upon A Time
A quarterly support magazine for writers and illustrators of children's literature.
http://onceuponatimemag.com/

Pass It On
An Australian based, weekly newsletter for those involved with or interested in the children’s writing industry. Compiled by Jackie Hosking.
http://www.jackiehosking.com

The Purple Crayon
An archive of information for writers, illustrators, librarians, teachers, and others interested in the publishing of children's books.
http://www.underdown.org/

Smart Writers Journal
Learn the business and craft of writing for children.
http://www.smartwriters.com

Verla Kay's Website
Tips and links for children's writers. Authors talks. KidLit chat.
http://www.verlakay.com/

Write 4 Kids
Tips, message boards and motivational techniques for writing children's books.
http://www.write4kids.com/

Yellapalooza.com
For people who write and illustrate children's books, and for anyone who loves picture books.
http://www.yellapalooza.com/